The Trust seeks to appoint a Locum Consultant Anaesthetist. This is a whole-time position, and the new appointee will share the caseload, facilities, and trainee grade support with the existing consultants.
We are looking for a highly skilled locum anaesthetic consultant to cover maternity leave, who wants to join our forward-thinking team and make a real difference in the NHS. We offer a supportive and stimulating environment where you can develop your skills and career.
The post is a whole-time position of 10 PA's and offers 9 programmed activities (PAs), and 1 SPA.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide pre-operative assessment, anaesthesia, and follow-up. He/she will be expected to introduce and apply new techniques as appropriate and to take a share of the general work of the department, including cover for consultant colleagues where practical.
Main duties of the job
The Department of Anaesthesia is committed to continuing its teaching role and considerable importance is attached to the support of the junior medical staff in the Department. It is essential that the applicants be committed to his or her own continuing medical education and professional development.
The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals. The appointee will take his/her share of clinical responsibilities within the Department of Anaesthesia. This will include provision for peri-operative assessment. In addition to duties within subspecialty, the appointee will be required to provide anaesthesia for adult patients in all specialties as appropriate to his/her training and experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
* MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent
* Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), or eligible for registration within six months of interview. This must include at least 8 years working in the speciality of anaesthetics. Of these 8 years of Anaesthesia (at least 2 years' experience must be within hospitals in the UK). At least 1 referee must be an Anaesthesia consultant.
* Five years' experience in undertaking anaesthesia in the UK.
Desirable
* Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc)
* Six month advanced general training
* Record of regular attendance at National Specialty meetings
Applications should be made online; however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form, or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Abi Fadero, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708435000 ext. 4456.
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